High Grocery Prices Hit Nevada Families Hard
A Lifeline for Over 500,000 Nevadans
According to Review Journal, in Nevada, people are struggling with really high prices at the grocery store making it tough for families. A report from January says that Nevada is one of the states where groceries cost a lot. But there’s some help available through a program called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or SNAP food stamps. About 504,000 Nevadans are already getting help from SNAP food stamps. This SNAP food stamps program is meant to assist low-income people who don’t have a job or work part-time, those on public aid, the elderly, disabled, and even those who are homeless.
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Eligibility Criteria and Application Process for SNAP Food Stamps
To qualify for SNAP food stamps, your household income must be 130% or less of the poverty line before taxes and after taxes, it should be at or below the poverty line. Asset limits are $2,750 or $4,250 for households with individuals over 60 or with disabilities. Adults aged 18-50 without dependents may need to work 20 hours a week. Apply online or in person, have an interview, and if approved, receive an EBT card within 30 days. The EBT card operates like a debit card, usable for most foods, excluding alcohol, hot foods, and non-food items. While SNAP food stamps benefits may not cover all food expenses they provide crucial help during tough times.